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LI Man Gouged Out His Grandmother's Eyes, DA Says: Patch PM

Also: Islanders legend working to bring AHL team, sports complex to LI / Woman gives birth at firehouse / Propane tank explodes

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Share-worthy stories from the Long Island Patch network to talk about tonight:

Long Island Man Gouged Out His Grandmother's Eyes: DA

Told he had gouged his 78-year-old grandmother's eyes out, rendering her blind, the man said, "So?" and shrugged his shoulders, DA says.

Islanders Legend Working To Bring AHL Team, Complex To Ronkonkoma

He plans to develop a sports complex for hockey and lacrosse.

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Woman Gives Birth To Baby at Long Island Firehouse

After calling a cab that never showed up, the woman walked to the firehouse in the snow where firefighters and EMTs helped deliver the baby.

Owner Of Home Nursing Service Withheld Employees' Wages: DA

The DA says she withheld more than $60,000 from nine employees, and they still haven't been paid.

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